History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 135

Author: Bates, Samuel P. (Samuel Penniman), 1827-1902; Whitman, Benjamin, 1940-; Russell, N. W. (Nathaniel Willard); Brown, R. C. (Robert C.); Weakley, F. E; Warner, Beers & Co. (Chicago, Ill.)
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: Chicago : Warner, Beers & co.
Number of Pages: 1280

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FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP.

Fairview Township, in which he has served as Road Commissioner, School Director, Col- lector, etc. He has fine farm buildings, and fifty-three acres of land a half mile from Fair- view Borough. He is a Presbyterian; in politics a Republican.

WILLIAM DUNCAN, farmer, P. O. Swanville, was born in Mill Creek Township, April 29, 1829, son of Andrew Duncan, born January, 1797, and Agnes (Daniel) Duncan, born in 1797, both natives of County Derry, Ireland. Of their ten children, William, Eliza, Martha, May, Jane and Francis are now living. Andrew was a son of James Dun- can, a native of Scotland. He came to America in the spring of 1822, and in 1825 pur- chased twenty-five acres of wild land, settled in Mill Creek Township. He was an indus- trious and substantial pioneer, owning at one time 264 acres of excellent farm land. He served as School Trustee of Mill Creek. He died October 19. 1877, his wife having pre- ceded him in 1875. William Duncan married, October 19, 1854, Margaret Patton, born June 6, 1829, daughter of Thomas and Isabel (McBenley) Patton, all natives of County Armagh, Ireland. Three children were born to this union-Letitia, Andrew (deceased), and William. Mr. Duncan is an excellent farmer, using expensive fertilizers, and gener- ally producing good crops. He is a member of the United Presbyterian Church. In politics he is a Republican.

JOHNSTON EATON, fruit-grower, Fairview, was born February 15, 1818, in Fair- view Township, son of Rev. Johnston and Eliza (Canon) Eaton, the former born February 7, 1776, in Franklin County, and the latter a daughter of John Canon, born March 11, 1780, in Fayette County, Penn. They had nine children-Martha, Nancy and Isaac (a soldier in the late war) are deceased ; John, Daniel C., William W., Johnston, Samuel M. (a minister of the Presbyterian Church, residing in Franklin City, Penn., ) and Elizabeth. Rev. Johnston Eaton was a son of John Eaton, of English descent, and one of the first settlers of Franklin County, Penn. He entered the junior class of Princeton College, New Jersey, and graduated from Jefferson College at Cannonsburg, Penn., in 1802. He visited Erie County, then spent a year in Southern Ohio, returning to Erie in 1806. He was ordained by the Presbytery of Erie June 30, 1808, previously preaching his first ser- mon in a small log tavern at the mouth of Walnut Creek, near Swanville. He was instru- mental in building the first two churches in Fairview, and also labored for the cause in Erie and Springfield for upward of forty years. He died June 17, 1847, his widow following him February 5, 1872, at the advanced age of ninety-two years. Johnston Eaton married, October 13, 1842, Eliza A. Adams, born April 6, 1824, daughter of David and Deborah (Thorn) Adams, all natives of New York State. Eight children have been born to them, viz., Adelaide, Viola, Frank C., Clara H., Charles (deceased), Florence D., Jessie (de- ceased) and Lillian. Mr. Eaton's fruit farm comprises forty acres, twenty of which are planted with apples, pears, peaches, grapes, raspberries, etc. Mr. Eaton and family are members of the Presbyterian Church. In politics, he is a Republican.

WILBERFORCE C. EATON, merchant and Postmaster, Fairview, was born May 27, 1845, in Fairview Township, son of William W. and Elizabeth (Clemens) Eaton, the former born October 10, 1811, in Fairview Township, is a son of Rev. Johnston and Eliza- beth (Canon) Eaton, the latter born April 23, 1814, in Waterford Township, is a daughter of John and Mary (Irvin) Clemens, natives of County Derry, Ireland, aud Carlisle, Penn., respectively. William W. Eaton is the father of three children-Wilberforce C., Emma I. and Retta E. He is a retired farmer residing in Fairview, where he has held many offices. He was elected County Commissioner in 1857, Poor Director in 1870, and appointed County Bridge Commissioner in 1876. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church ; in politics a Republican. Wilberforce C. Eaton, after preparing for a collegiate course in Fairview High School in 1861, entered the Adrian College, Michigan, where he remained three years. He then taught a term in Lenawee County, Mich. In 1865, he engaged in the dairy business in Venango County, Penn., subsequently teaching a term in Fairview High School. Mr. Eaton married, March 14, 1867, Elizabeth A., daughter of Jacob Beckman, hy whom he had four children-Roy C. (a bright, promising hoy of eleven, killed by the kick of a horse May 11, 1879), Clyde C., Edith B. and Donald W. Mr. Eaton commenced in mercantile business in Fairview in 1866, and was appointed Postmaster in 1872. He has been School Director several terms, is at present a Councilman. He has at various times been a Republican delegate to the county. and in 1882 to the State Convention at Harrisburg. He is a member of the Masonic order.

CHRISTIAN EINFELDT, furniture manufacturer and undertaker, Fairview, was born September 8, 1829, a son of Claus Christian Einfeldt, a native of Schleswig-Holstein, Denmark. The father emigrated to America in 1852; the mother in 1857, settling in Fairview, where he died November 11, 1882. Christian learned his trade in Pretz, Hol- stein (now a German State). He established his present business in 1854. He keeps on hand an excellent stock, or manufactures to order; he has a good hearse in connection with his undertaking department. Mr. Einfeldt enlisted in Company B, Ninety-eighth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in 1865, and served four months in the war. He was united in marriage, March 22, 1865, with Mary, daughter of John Unschler, of Fairview Township. They are the parents of five children, viz., Frederick, Addie, Will- iam, Albert and May. He is a charter member of the Equitable Aid Union, and G. A. R., Post No. 369; he is a Democrat in politics.

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JAMES H. GLAZIER, cider manufacturer, Fairview, was born in Erie City, Septem- ber 30, 1843, son of Phillip P. Glazier, who was born in Connecticut June 5, 1805, a son of Ira Glazier, also a native of Connecticut, who migrated to Erie County in 1810. Phillip P. married Elizabeth M., daughter of Jacob and Emily (Cummings) Carmack, natives of Scotland and Pennsylvania respectively. Elizabeth was born in Erie in 1814, and was the mother of William C., by trade a painter, who employed his spare time in studying med- icine (he entered the Medical University of New York, where he graduated with honors; after a short practice in Bellevue Hospital, was appointed Assistant Surgeon at Fort El- lis, Montana, subsequently becoming Surgeon in charge of the Army Hospital at Key West, Fla .; in 1880, he wrote a treatise on "Trichinea and Trichinosis," which was printed by order of Congress; he spent a year in the band service of the Eighty-third Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry during the late war, and died December 13, 1880, at Key West, of yellow fever); Albert T. (deceased), was a Sergeantin the One Hun- dred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. The surviving members of the fam- ily are Emily C., James H., John H. W., Jacob C., Phillip P. and Joseph P. Phillip P., Sr., died October 28. 1868, his widow following him in November. 1879. On October 12, 1865, our subject married Mary E. Mosher, who was born in Waterford Township, Febru- ary 14, 1845, daughter of John and Judith (Fryer) Mosher; she died September 29, 1880. Mr. Glazier next married, September 24, 1882, Mary E. Miller, born in Fairview Township, January 11, 1861, daughter of Phillip and Magdalene (Semler) Miller, natives of Germany. He is proprietor of the Fairview Steam Cider and Jelly Mill, and is doing a prosperous business. Mr. Glazier is a member of the Lutheran Church, of the Equitable Aid Union; in politics, is a Democrat.

LEVI HEIDLER, farmer, P. O. Fairview, was born June 21, 1825, in Fairview Town- ship, Erie Co., Penn., son of Curtis and Eva (Kauffman) Heidler, both natives of Lancas- ter County, Penn., who had a family of ten children-Eliza and Leah, deceased; and Su- sanna, Maria, Levi, Israel, Sarah A., Fannie, Matilda and Curtis H. Curtis Hiedler, Sr., came to Erie County in April, 1823, purchased and settled on 150 acres of land in Fair- view. This he improved and added to until he owned 549 acres. He took an active part in the township affairs; was at one time Road Commissioner, also County Director of tlie Poor, one term; he died in 1872; his widow is now living. Levi Heidler married, Febru- ary 18, 1847, Fanny W. Bear, born October 24, 1827, daughter of Daniel and Leah (Stotler) Bear, natives of Lancaster and Allegheny Counties, Penn. Mr. and Mrs. Heidler had four children-Albert (deceased January 23, 1880), Clayton B., Harriet A. and Wallace Monroe. Mr. Hiedler's farm of seventy acres, three miles from Fairview, and one hundred acres which he owns of the homestead, are under a good state of cultivation; he has superior buildings and fine stock, among which is a thoroughbred Short-horn bull raised by J. C. Thornton. Mr. Heidler has filled the offices of School Director and Road Commissioner. In politics, he is a Republican.

CURTIS H. HEIDLER, farmer and stock-raiser, Fairview, was born February 13, 1840, in Fairview Township, son of Curtis Heidler, born December 35, 1790, who married Eve Kauffman, horn July 26, 1797, daughter of John and Annie (Schwore) Kauffman, all natives of Lancaster County, Penn. Their children were Eliza and Leah (deceased), Susanna, Maria, Levi, Israel, Sarah A., Fanny, Matilda and Curtis H. Curtis, Sr., was a son of Chris- tian and Elizabeth (Weikel) Heidler, natives of Lancaster County, of Swiss descent. He came to Erie County in 1822, and purchased 160 acres of wild land, which he cleared and converted into one of the finest farms in the township. He at one time filled the office of County Director, and was also at an early date Supervisor and School Trustee in the Township. He died February 28, 1872; his widow is now living. Our subject married, November 1, 1860, Sarah Thomas, born in Mill Creek Township, April 5, 1842, daughter of Christian and Nancy (Miller) Thomas, natives of Lancaster County. They have one child -Ida F. Mr. Heidler owns the homestead farm. comprising 190 acres. He was elected Road Commissioner of the township in 1875, and is now School Director of Fairview. Politically, he is a Democrat.

JOHN HIGHBERGER, farmer, P. O. Fairview, was born in Elk Creek Township, March 8, 1803, son of George Highberger, boru in 1770 and Catharine (Deets) Highberger, born in 1778, daughter of Aenestus Deets, all natives of Maryland; they had eleven chil- dren; the surviving are, John, Elias, Cyndisa, Lucinda, Orilla, Eli and Caroline. George Highberger came to Erie County in 1798, and was one of Elk Creek's earliest pioneers; he was a Lieutenant in the war of 1812, and a Supervisor of Elk Creek Township. Remov- ing to Mill Creek Township in 1816, he bought and cleared 200 acres of land; he was Su- pervisor of this township also. and School Director; he died in 1849; his widow in 1862, John (our subject) married, March 9, 1826, Maria Long, born in Fairview Township, De- cember 9, 1810, daughter of John and Nancy Long, natives of Lancaster County, Penn. By this union there were seven children-John, Josiab, Solomon, Abraham, Sarab A., Maria and Martha (deceased). Mr. Highberger is one of the few living representative pioneers of the county. At various times, he has served as Road Commissioner and School Director of Fairview. For many years he was Exhorter and Class Leader in the Evan- gelical Church, but lately has identified himself with the United Brethren; he is a Repub- lican in politics.

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP.

RICHARD B. KELSO, farmer, P. O. Fairview, was born November 16, 1852, in Fair- view Township; son of Melvin M. Kelso, born in Erie City, September 1. 1816, who was married to Martha S. Johnson, born in Fairview, May 3, 1817, daughter of Samuel and Ann (Barnett) Johnson, natives of Dauphin County, Penn. They had eight children, of whom Anna J., Richard B., Melvin M. and Effie B. are now living. Melvin M. Kelso, Sr., was a son of Gen. John Kelso, a soldier in the war of 1812, one of the first settlers of Erie, and owner of much valuable real estate. In early life he was a sailor, then for a number of years was clerk in the Erie Post Office . Inheriting from his father 130 acres on Ridge Road in Fairview Township, he eventually adopted pastoral pursuits, in which he was very suc. cessful, owning 474 acres of farm property. He was a prominent citizen, ahly filling the offices of County Director of the Poor, Township Road Commissioner, Justice of the Peace, etc. He was an adherent of the Presbyterian Church, to which, with all other good causes, he contributed liberally. He died November 18, 1866; his widow still survives. Richard Barnett Kelso now owns the home farm, which he is greatly improving, and on which he is erecting fine buildings. Politically, he is a Republican.

MELVIN M. KELSO, farmer, P. O. Fairview, was born November 23, 1855, in Fair- view Township, and is a son of Melvin M. and Martha (Johnson) Kelso. He was united in marriage, December 16, 1875, witli Ada C. Taggart, born in Girard Township, July 9. 1859, daughter of Alexander and Halda D. (Burnell) Taggart, former a native of Girard Township, latter of New York State. One child lias blessed this union-Edna A., born November 21, 1877. Mr. Kelso owns a fine farm of 112 acres, one and a half miles from Fairview. He has an excellent dwelling and farm buildings, and his land is under a su- perior state of cultivation. Melvin M. Kelso is a member of the Presbyterian Church; in politics, is a Republican.

JOHN A. KLINE, farmer, P. O. Fairview, was born May 26, 1837, in Fairview Town- ship, Erie County, Penn., son of John A. and Nancy (Ripley) Kline; the former, born in 1800, was a son of John Kline, a native of Lancaster County, Penn., and of German de- scent. The latter, a daughter of Jacob Ripley, was born October 3, 1799, all natives of Lancaster, Penn. Of the six children born to this union, Elizabeth, Martha, Anna and George are deceased; Sophia J. and John A. are now living. John Kline, Sr., came from Conestoga, Lancaster County, to Erie County about 1826, purchasing eighty acres and set- tling in Fairview Township, then a wilderness, in 1827; he passed through many hard- ships. There were few roads, and when making trips to Eric (with oxen), requiring two days, he frequently had to chop his way with an ax. By perseverance and industry he acquired for himself and family one of the finest homesteads in the township; he died September 7, 1838. his widow July 23, 1879. Our subject, J. A. Kline, was united in mar- riage, November 7, 1861, with Rozina Beiri, born June 7, 1844, daughter of Christian and Mary (Reiser) Beiri, natives of Switzerland, former born in 1819, died February 6, 1874, latter born June 12, 1819. To J. A. Kline and wife have been born William G., J. E., U. S., Charles, Cora A., Miron C. and Frank R. J. A. Kline now owns and resides on the homestead, one and one-half miles from Fairview Borough; his dwelling and farm build- ings are among the best in the township; he has taken an active part in township affairs; he is a member of the Presbyterian Church in Fairview: also is a member of the A. O. U. W. In politics, he is a Democrat.

JABEZ LUTHER, farmer, P. O. Fairview, was born in Rhode Island January 9. 1801, and came to Erie County February 8, 1897. He is a son of Jabez and Lydia (Brown) Luther, natives of Rhode Island, who had a family of seven children, viz., Polly, William, George, Martha and Nancy, all deceased, and Jabez and Samuel B. Jabez Luther. Sr., was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and died December 23, 1818, his widow following him February 2, 1836. Our subject was united in marriage, October 19, 1820, with Cath- arine Adams, born January 16, 1801, daughter of Abner and Desire (Knashcroft) Adams, all natives of Connecticut. Seven children were born to this union-William T., Henry G., Orsin J., Abner A .. Nancy D., Lydia A. and Samuel H., who served three years in the late war, and died April 2, 1883. Mrs. Luthier departed this life March 16, 1864. Abner A. married, October 29, 1857, Matilda, danghter of Jacob and Nancy (Rohrar) Rhodes, na- tives of Lancaster County, Penn .; she was born January 10, 1833. Four children have blessed this union, viz., Samuel P. (deceased), Kittie M., Elba J. and Belle N. Mr. Luther is a member of the A. O. U. W .; in politics, a Republican. Jabez Lnther has taken some part in the affairs of the township, and has filled the offices of Road Commissioner and Collector. He has been a member of the Christian denomination forty-nine years. In politics, he is a Republican.

STEPHEN LUTHER, farmer, P. O. Fairview, was horn July 31, 1834, in Fairview Township, Erie County, Penn .; son of William Luther, born December 29, 1784, and mar- , ried, January 22, 1806, Martha Kenyon, both natives of Rhode Island. His father and mother, Jabez and Lydia (Brown) Luther, were also natives of Rhode Island. William Luther was a prominent pioneer citizen of this county, having traded eighty acres of well- improved land in Otsego County, N. Y., for 500 acres of wild land in Erie County, to which he brought his family and goods in two covered wagons, drawn by horses and oxen, arriving in Fairview Township March 5, 1825, after a tedious journey of twenty-six days.

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His wife dying December 17, 1825, he married Catharine Stuntz, born September 1, 1803, daughter of Conrad and Cynthia (Randall) Stuntz, natives of Germany and Ohio respect- ively. Nine children were born to this union-Albert and Lerilla (deceased). Mary, Cath- arine. Stephen, Lucinda, Asahel (a soldier in the late war), Nancy J. and William. Mr. Luther's second wife dying, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Lucy Upham. a widow, by whom he had no children. He served at one time as Township Supervisor of Fairview. He departed this life March 13, 1868. Stephen, the subject of our sketch, was united in marriage, January 29, 1857, with Ruby, daughter of Clark and Lucinda (Cook) Morse. She was born November 12, 1837; her parents were natives of Connecticut aud New York State. To this union have been born five children-Albert M., Iva May (deceased March 30, 1863). Cassie M., Clark William and Sara Gertrude. Mr. Luther is owner of excellent buildings and a farm of 100 acres three miles south from Fairview Borough. He and his wife are members of the Christian denomination. In politics, our subject is an Independ- ent Republican.

THOMAS W. MOORHEAD, farmer, P. O. Fairview, was born in Fairview Township December 15, 1855, and is the only child born to Thomas and Jane (Russell) Moorhead, the latter a daughter of William and Jane (McClure) Russell, all natives of Fairview; the for- mer, born September 19, 1812, was a son of James, a soldier in the war of 1812, and Ann (Wilson) Moorhead, natives of Dauphin County, Penn., who came to this county early in the present century. Thomas Moorhead was a substantial citizen, and owned consid- erable property in this township; he died in 1856; his widow married Christian Lohrer, and is now living. Thomas Wilson Moorhead married, October 23, 1879, Mary K. Smith, a native of Girard Township, born October 23, 1861, daughter of Eugene D. and Keziah A. (Caughey) Smith, natives of Vermont and Fairview Township respectively. They have one daughter-Blanche C., born August 3, 1880. Mr. Moorhead's property, situated about a mile from Fairview Borough, comprises the home farm of 175 acres, under a good state of cultivation, with excellent farm buildings. He is a Republican in politics, and was a delegate from Fairview Township to the County Convention at Corry in 1880.

DANIEL W. NASON, Clerk and Treasurer and County Director of the Poor, P. O. Erie, was born in Fairview Township September 28, 1828, son of William and Rebecca J. (Allen) Nason, former a native of North Kingston, R. I., born November 12, 1799; latter born in 1801 at Amsterdam, N. Y., daughter of Samuel P. and Martha (Beckwith) Allen. They had a family of seven children-William M. (a soldier in the late war), Sylvester V., Ce- lesta S. (deceased), Benjamin J., Daniel W., Clother B. (a soldier in the late rebellion) and Phebe R. A. William Nason was an early settler of this township, coming about the year 1824; he died March 14, 1865. Daniel Webster Nason married, October 20, 1864, Polly Washburn, born September 19, 1840, daughter of Seymour and Lydia (Hopkins) Washburn. Their children are Myrtie M., Martha A., Willie S. and Joseph E. Mr. Nason, who suc- ceeded to the home farm in Fairview, was educated principally in the public schools. He served as School Director four years, as Clerk and Assessor, and in May, 1879, was ap- pointed Clerk and Treasurer of the County Poor Board at Erie, a position for which he is well adapted. He is a member of the Christian denomination; in politics, a Republican. WILLIAM S. ROSS, farmer, P. O. Fairview, was born in Mckean Township July 30, 1832, son of Trueman and Hannah (Irish) Ross, the former born March 5, 1800, died Sep- tember 13, 1880; and the latter born February 28, 1803, died July 30, 1879. Our subject was united in marriage, August 31, 1862, with Julia W. Townlee, born February 5, 1839, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Maloney) Townlee, both natives of Pennsylvania. Three children blessed this union-Robert, Ellie May (deceased) and Lizzie H. Mr. Ross' farm of sixty-three acres, three miles from Fairview, is well stocked, has excellent farm buildings, and is under a good state of cultivation. He is a member of the Equitable Aid Society. In politics, he is a Republican.

JOHN RUSTERHOLTZ, farmer, P. O. Erie, was born in Mckean Township June 2, 1827, son of John J. and Catharine (Kauffman) Rusterholtz, the former a native of Swit- zerland, born May 15, 1785, and the latter born in Wittenburg, Germany, September 27, 1805. The surviving children of the eleven born to them are Eliza, John, Christina, So- phia, Jacob, Levi (a soldier in the late war, and wounded at the battle of Antietam), Susan, Christopher and Charlotte. J. J. Rusterholtz emigrated to America about 1819, serving Michael Kreidler, a farmer in Lancaster County, Penn., three years, in payment for his passage. While in Lancaster County, he married Catharine Kibler, who also emigrated under similar circumstances. She lived but a year after marriage, dying February 24, 1875, and Mr. Rusterholtz then married Catharine Kaufmer. He came to Erie County in 1825, purchasing fifty acres in Mckean Township. Here he died September 21, 1864, the owner of 180 acres of fine farm lands. John Rusterholtz, our subject, married, January 24, 1854, Eliza Zahn, born in Mckean Township June 6, 1837, daughter of Christian and Barbara (Hastetter) Zahn, natives of Berne, Switzerland. Five children were born to this union-Etta M., Levi H., John W., Amos J. and Lester B. Mr. Rusterholtz owns superior farm buildings, a well situated farm of 196 acres, and the homestead farm, comprising eighty acres.

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JAMES RYAN, farmer, P. O. Fairview, was born in Dauphin County, Penn., August 9, 1808, son of James and Sarah Ryan. Sarah was a daughter of Robert and Ann (Wat- son) Kennedy, all natives of Dauphin County. James, Sr., born February 5, 1777, was a son of John and Jane (Goudy) Ryan, natives of same county. John was a soldier in the Revolutionary war; John Ryan was born abont 1745, in Big Valley, near Philadelphia, Penn .. permanently settling in Hanover, Fishing Creek Valley, Dauphiu County, Penn. He was a son of another John, the originator of this family in America, who came from Ireland in 1710. James and Sarah Ryan had seven children, viz., Ann and Sarah (deceased) and Jane, James, John, Robert and Samuel. They came to Erie County in 1810, and purchased 160 acres in Fairview Township, then a wilderness abounding with wolves, bears, deer and other game, which they converted into a comfortable home. He was a pioneer, and a sol- dier in the war of 1812-14. James Ryan, our subject, was united in marriage, November 3. 1836, with Abigail P., daughter of Samuel P. and Lucy (Beckwith) Allen, natives of Massachusetts and Connecticut respectively. Nine children have been born to this union, viz., Elmina M., Theodore M., Chancy A., Lucina G., Andrew J., Eliza J., George W., Clinton W. and Nettie H. Mr. Ryan has filled many township offices, among which are Road Commissioner, School Director, Collector and Inspector of Elections. He was com- missioned Lieutenant and for seven years Captain of the State Militia. Mr. Ryan and his wife are members of the Christian denomination. In politics he is a Republican.

MARCUS D. SATTERLEE, physician and surgeon, Fairview, was born in Crawford County, Penn., February 22, 1854, son of De Witt C. and Sarah S. (Thickstun) Satterlee, natives of Allegany County, N. Y., and Crawford County, Penn., respectively, who had a family of five children-Ida A., Marcus D. Eva, Nellis C. and Mattie. His wife dying March 19, 1872, Mr. Satterlee married Mary Price, also born in Crawford County, by whom he has one son-Stillman. Mr. Satterlee is residing in Hayfield, Crawford County, where he has a fine stock farm. Marcus De Witt received his primary education at home, and later on in the public school. In January, 1876, he commenced the study of medicine, and in 1877. entered the university at New York, from which he graduated in 1879, obtaining his diploma. In the fall of 1879, he commenced to practice in Fairview, where he has been very successful. He is also junior partner in the firm of Hunt & Satterlee, druggists, Fair- view. Dr. Satterlee is a member of and Medical Examiner for the A. O. U. W. and Equita- ble Aid Societies. Politically he is a Republican.

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History of Erie county, Pennsylvania. Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, villages schools, churches, industries, etc, Part 135

Author: Bates, Samuel P. (Samuel Penniman), 1827-1902; Whitman, Benjamin, 1940-; Russell, N. W. (Nathaniel Willard); Brown, R. C. (Robert C.); Weakley, F. E; Warner, Beers & Co. (Chicago, Ill.) Publication date: 1884 Publisher: Chicago : Warner, Beers & co. Number of Pages: 1280

Author: Bates, Samuel P. (Samuel Penniman), 1827-1902; Whitman, Benjamin, 1940-; Russell, N. W. (Nathaniel Willard); Brown, R. C. (Robert C.); Weakley, F. E; Warner, Beers & Co. (Chicago, Ill.)
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: Chicago : Warner, Beers & co.
Number of Pages: 1280